Management of Proximal Tibia Fracture Using L.C.P (Locking Compression Plate)

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Knee Joint is one of the most important weight bearing joint and also an important joint in locomotion carrying daily routine activities. Hence any fractures around the bones of knee joint needs to be fixed meticulously in order to get the optimal functional activity. Tibia plateau fracture one of the most common fracture around knee joint. The present study involves the evaluation of LCP plating in fixation of proximal tibia fracture. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Prospective study of 40 patients was done from year 2017 to year 2020 in Department of Orthopaedics KIMS hubli in which 40 patients were operated with LCP for proximal tibia fracture RESULTS: Rasmussen’s functional grading system was used to evaluate the clinical outcome. End results 35 had excellent outcome. 5 had good outcome. Complications occurred were superficial wound infection in 5 patients . 1 had Deep vein thrombosis . 5 patients had extensor lag of 12 to 14 degrees. CONCLUSION: LCP plating system has given a good functional outcome for proximal tibial fractures by restoring the articular congruity and good anatomic reduction and rigid fixation.